The 2011 Toyota Venza has been called by many different names. Some drivers view is as a wagon, similar to the Subaru Outback while others categorize it as a mid-size SUV. Most people think of it as another crossover to choose from. Whatever label the Venza ends up with, it may be a good choice when choosing from the long list of crossovers on the market today. The 2011 Venza has good power and fuel economy, plus a style of its own.
The Venza comes in two different options. The first has a 4 or 6-cylinder engine that gets around 182 horsepower. The second engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that gets around 268 horsepower. Either engine choice can come in front or all-wheel drive. The smaller engine comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels while the V6 comes with 20-inch wheels.
Fuel economy is fairly good for this 5-passenger crossover that allows for plenty of passenger and cargo room. The base model with the 4-cylinder engine gets up to 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. It may be worth it to get the V6 as it adds quite a bit more power but only drops the fuel stats a bit. The V6 gets 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Of course, getting the AWD will drop the fuel economy even lower. The greenest choice is definitely the base model with FWD.
The 2011 Venza is in the same class as the Nissan Murano and the Ford Edge but it doesn’t look like either of these crossovers. It’s actually four inches shorter than either of these vehicles which is why it gets a wagon image. Due to its wagon-like state, the Venza has been hailed as driving like a smooth car but has the room of an SUV. Although, it doesn’t come with an optional 3rd row, it has plenty of room for passengers and has 70 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded down.
The 2011 Toyota Venza starts at $26,625.
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